ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Experience with Epic
2 supervisory references from the specialty the worker will be working in, with at least one within the last year and the second within the last 2 years
7 years of employment history, or back to college/technical school graduation, with no gap greater than 30 days
Unit-specific skills checklist
Employment verification for the last 7 years
10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start
Physical exam or statement of health within 1 year of assignment start
Fit test within 12 months
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
Rubeola immunity or 2 live MMR vaccines
Mumps immunity or 2 live MMR vaccines
Rubella immunity or 2 live MMR vaccines
Hepatitis B series, positive titer, or declination
Varicella immunity or 2 live Varicella vaccines
Iowa Mandatory Reporter certification for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse
State license verification within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification for RN licensure, when applicable
Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement
Core Part I, Core Part II, and Core Part III competency exams
Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
Color Blind Testing Online
Competency Exam for each department assigned to or floated to
Work history verification for the last 7 years
Background check within 30 days of assignment start
EPLS/GSA/SAM within 30 days of start
HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
Sex offender search within 30 days of start
OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start
Transcript or diploma, plus education verification
Learning Lessons prior to start
Iowa SING check within 30 days of start
Preferred
NIH Stroke Certification may be required
Notes
Skills checklists are also required for any units the traveler may float to
Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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